What happened: The Ducks have informed Victory+ that they intend to terminate their local streaming agreement, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The team had two seasons remaining on the deal and is now searching for a new direct-to-consumer streaming partner for the 2026-27 season.
Why it matters: The move follows the Rangers' announcement Wednesday that they are leaving Victory+ mid-season for the new streamer BZZR, and multiple sources say Victory+ has missed rights payments to several partners in recent months. Victory+, owned by A Parent Media Co., also carries the Dallas Stars, who hold equity in the platform, along with the NWSL, the Atlanta Dream, the Minnesota Lynx and League One Volleyball.
By the numbers: The Ducks already have a deal with the local Fox station for up to 65 over-the-air broadcasts next season and could expand it to The NHL is standing up a centralized local broadcast production operation for 2026-27, though the league has not said which clubs will opt in.
What to watch: Watch for the Ducks to name a new direct-to-consumer partner before the 2026-27 season and for the NHL to announce which teams join its centralized broadcast operation.